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Norfolk Southern Safety Train Valdosta

Training Event

Location

216 S Briggs Street (Railyard)
Valdosta GA 31601

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Sessions

  1. to EDT

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  2. to EDT

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  3. to EDT

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  4. to EDT

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  5. to EDT

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  6. to EDT

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Overview

Training includes:

  • Hands-on workshops and classroom instruction
  • Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event

Attendee Level

Emergency responders including: 

  • fire departments,
  • law enforcement,
  • emergency medical services,
  • hazmat response teams,
  • emergency management personnel,
  • military,
  • homeland security personnel,
  • shippers

Event Focus

Featured topics:

  • Safety On Railroad Property
  • Rail Shipping Documents
  • Rail Equipment Identification
  • Rail Tank Cars Locomotive Fires
  • Flammable Liquid Unit Trains
  • Incident Response Procedures
  • Working with Railroad Officials
  • AskRail Mobile App

Description

 Norfolk Southern provides emergency preparedness training to first responders as part of TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response), a nationwide program that assists communities prepare for and respond to a hazardous materials transportation incident.

 

Important Details

Required Safety Gear:  

Participants should bring sturdy leather work boots with a defined heel. No open-toe footwear permitted. Bring additional PPE as required by your employer 

Sponsors

  • Norfolk Southern Corporation

Contacts

Robert Wood
Norfolk Southern Railway

1200 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta GA 30309

Phone  404-529-2242
robert.wood2@nscorp.com
Chad Edwards
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Chad.Edwards@nscorp.com